Found on the slopes, in remnant native timber; also along the Brook. Visits Stoneridge.

Kookaburra

Dacelo novaeguineae

420

Usually some around; often having a group “laugh-in” near sunset.

Long-billed (White-tailed) Black-Cockatoo (Baudin’s Cockatoo)

Calyptorhynchus baudinii

335

A big noisy mob (100 or more) visits Stoneridge from time to time. Often smaller groups of 3-6. Takes seeds out of pinecones.

Magpie

Gymnorhina tibicen

685

Abundant locally; their community signing is often heard. Male has pure white back; female and immature mottled between “shoulders”.

Magpie-lark (“Mudlark”, “Pee Wee”)

Grallina cyanoleuca

649

Likes the power lines. “Good morning!” duets. Sometimes seen swooping to gather mud for nesting.

Nankeen Kestrel

Falco cenchroides

303

Doesn’t like forests, but seen hovering over our open ground from time to time. Competes and squabbles with the Black-shouldered Kite.

New Holland Honeyeater

Phylidonyris novaehollandiae

562

Noisy little groups visit our flowering trees and shrubs.

Pacific Black Duck

Anas superciliosa

120

On dams and billabongs throughout the valley.

Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

92

Yes, a pelican. A single bird, looking a bit lost, on one of the valley-floor billabongs, spring 2014.

Red Wattlebird

Anthochaera carunculata

512

Likes gardens. Seems less raucous down here than in Perth.

Red-eared Firetail

Stagonopleura oculata

732

Uncommon, but spotted foraging at Stoneridge from time to time. Prominent red bill.

Red-capped Parrot

Purpureicephalus spurius

361

Can be seen at the forest margins. Shy. Dark green when flying away from you.

Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo

Calyptorhynchus banksii

331

Groups of 3 or 4, pulling bits off our marris from time to time!

Red-winged Fairy Wren

Malurus elegans

451

After years of keeping an eye out, finally saw a male in breeding plumage. Magnificent!

Scarlet Robin

Petroica multicolor

601

At least two pairs often seen perching on fences and sheds at Stoneridge. Sometimes keeps company with the “Blue” wrens and Silvereyes.

Silvereye

Zosterops lateralis

746

Flocks of 10- 20 sometimes forage at Stoneridge. Often flocks with the “Blue” wrens (Splendid Fairy-wren).

Southern Boobook

Ninox novaeseelandiae

397

Pretty sure this is what we saw up the hill, on a dark and rainy night, Winter 2003!

Splendid Fairy-wren (Blue Wren)

Malurus splendens, race splendens

447

Can be seen all along the valley, including Stoneridge. Nests on the property most years. This is the trademark “Blue Wren” of the South West. Males can be seen in breeding plumage in winter and spring. The eclipse (non-breeding) male has a black beak. The female has a brown beak and eye-mask.

Straw-necked Ibis

Threskiornis spinicollis

167

Seen flying low over Stoneridge; uses winter lakes in the valley.

Tree Martin

Hirundo nigricans

700

Can be seen practising aerobatics over the valley; has nested at Stoneridge. Tail square in flight.

Varied Sitella

Daphoenositta chrysoptera

438

Seen in mature stand of native timber on a ridge above the valley. Will walk upside-down on the underside of a branch.

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

290

Seen soaring over the ridges behind Stoneridge. We often see up to three birds using the same thermal updraft.

Welcome Swallow

Hirundo neoxena

698

Sometimes seen in large groups on the power line. Catches midges on the wing near sunset in fine weather. Tail forked in flight.

Western Gerygone

Gerygone fusca

493

Can sometimes be seen in open areas. The name means “born in song”, but it’s a rather doleful whistle.

Western Rosella

Platycercus icterotis

367

Can be seen at the forest margins, also perching on our fences. Sometimes hangs out with the 28s. Male has magnificent red head and underparts, striking yellow cheeks and throat.